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Hairy Woodpecker

(Picoides villosus)

Description:

Female



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3 Comments

CoastalJHawk
CoastalJHawk a year ago

I think Hairy is the way to go also. The only thing that made me less than 100% was the few spots on last pic near white tail feather. The larger bill should rule out Downy though. Great shots!

hmtrevi
hmtrevi a year ago

I think you"re right, thanks.

marcus.toft
marcus.toft a year ago

The closest I can come up with is a female Hairy Woodpecker but I can't tell for sure.

Sugar Land, Texas, USA

Lat: 29.60, Long: -95.62

Spotted on May 22, 2012
Submitted on May 22, 2012

Reference

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